Description
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is seeking applications to support state implementation of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The goal of this initiative is to help states develop, test, and scale models that implement commitments and recommended actions from the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. Applicants must demonstrate a focus on implementing at least three of the five goals of the Strategy, which include increasing awareness of and outreach to family caregivers, advancing partnerships and engagement with family caregivers, strengthening services and supports for family caregivers, ensuring financial and workplace security for family caregivers, and expanding data and the use of research and evidence-based practices to support family caregivers. Applications must also demonstrate close collaboration among multiple agencies in the state, including the State Unit on Aging, the State Developmental Disabilities Agency, and at least one additional state agency.
• The application period is from June 22, 2026, to July 22, 2026.
• The expected total program funding over the performance period is $3,000,000.
• The funding range per applicant per budget period is up to $490,000.
• The project duration is 24 months.
• The award is a cooperative agreement, which requires substantial ACL project involvement after the award is made.